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Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection

The Tories have won the Aberdeen South by-election, while the SNP has held on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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Same story. Different framing. Left, center, and right outlets are covering the same event. Here’s how each side worded it.

DIFFERENT SPIN

HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningScottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNPThe Guardian UKMixed
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Right-leaningTories secure landmark win in Aberdeen South by-election while SNP clings to Arbroath & Broughty FerryGB NewsMixed
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Center baseline · The Belfast TelegraphHighTories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection

As of June 19, 2026 at 2:57 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection.
The headline split The left frames it as "Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP". The right frames it as "Tories secure landmark win in Aberdeen South by-election while SNP clings to Arbroath & B...".
Match confidence High confidence. 9 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

9 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceStrong

83/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftScottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election in blow to SNP

The Herald (Scotland) · Center-left · News report

CenterTories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection

The Belfast Telegraph · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTories give SNP a bloody nose in Aberdeen South by-election after 'referendum' on oil and gas sparks dramatic swing

Daily Mail · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

Center-leftMostly Factual
The Herald (Scotland)News report · Jun 19, 12:06 AM

Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election in blow to SNP

The Tories have won the Aberdeen South by-election, while the SNP has held on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Open source
Center-rightMixed
Daily MailNews report · Jun 19, 2:57 AM

Tories give SNP a bloody nose in Aberdeen South by-election after 'referendum' on oil and gas sparks dramatic swing

Tory candidate Douglas Lumsden won a majority of more than 6,000 with 14,308 votes, followed by the SNP in second place with 8,258.

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CenterHigh
BBC NewsNews report · Jun 19, 1:28 AM

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Open source
LeftMixed
The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 19, 1:25 AM

Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP

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Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry UK politics – live updates The Scottish National party (SNP) has lost the form...

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LeftMixed
The National (Scotland)News report · Jun 19, 1:00 AM

SNP win Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election

THE SNP have won the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election.

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CenterMostly Factual
The ScotsmanNews report · Jun 19, 12:59 AM

Conservatives pull off stunning victory against the SNP in Aberdeen South by-election

The Conservatives pulled off a stunning victory against the SNP in Aberdeen South - but the nationalists managed to hang on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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RightMixed
GB NewsNews report · Jun 19, 12:50 AM

Tories secure landmark win in Aberdeen South by-election while SNP clings to Arbroath & Broughty Ferry

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The Conservatives have achieved a landmark win in the Aberdeen South by-election, in what was described as a referendum on North Sea oil. Scottish Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden seized the seat f...

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Center-rightHigh
Sky NewsNews report · Jun 19, 12:44 AM

Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

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Details83/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 9 sources
83/99 Wording GapHigh confidence9 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jun 19, 12:06 AM: The Herald (Scotland) joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:44 AM: Sky News joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:50 AM: GB News joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:59 AM: The Scotsman joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 83/99 and story health is stable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.